Registration open — Thinking Playground summer camps

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Registration for Thinking Playground summer camps is now open! Space is limited. Do you want your child to have the ‘thinking tools’ to solve problems? To make good decisions? To be open to exploring different ideas, and transform imagination into innovation? Then the Thinking Playground is just what you have been looking for! July 4-7 … Read more

Senate Public Meeting — March 10

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The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Fri, March 10, 2023 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus in Room A225. The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tues, Feb 28 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 03/10/2023

Tech Talk : AI Generated Images in Higher Ed — Feb 22

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Join Tech Talk with TLC learning specialist Michelle Johnson and SoCA digital media technician Robin Pittman on the implications of the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in higher education and especially here at UFV. This month we will discuss AI Image Generators such as DALL-E-2, Mid-journey, and Stable Diffusion that create art from any … Read more

Call for nominations — UFV Service Excellence Awards — deadline Feb 17

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Deadline: Fri, Feb 17, 2023 Launched in 2016, the UFV Service Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate current UFV staff and faculty in four categories: • UFV Staff Excellence Award • UFV Inspirational Leadership Award • UFV Teamwork Award • UFV Indigenization & Reconciliation Award (NEW) For full details including criteria and how to nominate someone, … Read more

Call for Nominations for Professor and Librarian Emeritus — Deadline Feb 22

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Deadline: Emeritus recommendations must be submitted to the appropriate Dean or University Librarian by February 22, 2022. UFV grants the honourable designations of Professor and Librarian Emeritus in recognition of long service and contributions to the institution. How does someone earn emeritus status? The designation of “Professor Emeritus” or “Librarian Emeritus” may be awarded by … Read more

Clothes the Loop: Renew, Reuse, and Restyle — March 1

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Join us for a Clothing Exchange and Repair Fair, Fibre Museum, and Career Closet! – Learn basic clothing repairs – Take part in the everyday clothing exchange – Grab something from our “Career Closet” for your next interview! – Explore the Fibre Museum Wed, March 1 11 am-3 pm Abby — Evered Hall https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/clothes-the-loop-renew-reuse-restyle-tickets-524929938577 For … Read more

SDGs Lab — March 3

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SDGs Lab is a program to launch youth awareness and action towards building a more sustainable future. Through a speaker series, seminar, and interactive workshop, participants will have the opportunity to reflect and build on their understanding of sustainable development and the UN SDGs. SDGs Lab empowers youth to become sustainability leaders through educational sessions … Read more

International Women’s Day: I am Belmaya film screening — March 8

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In honour of International Women’s Day, come watch a screening of the film ‘I am Belmaya’, about a low-caste girl in Nepal who becomes a filmmaker. You will also have the opportunity to learn and reflect through a photovoice exhibit of female Nepalese human trafficking survivors. Wed, March 8 10 am -1 pm Evered Hall … Read more

Sustainability Career Panel — March 15

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Hear from industry professionals working in the broad and evolving field of sustainability. The event will be held in person and will be available to watch online as well. Wed March 15 12-2 pm B101 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sustainability-career-panel-tickets-526071593297 For more information, contact Jennifer Martel at jennifer.martel@ufv.ca 03/16/2023